Can you talk about casting Robin Williams, Eryka Badu and young Anton Yelchin in the film?
David: I had to attract a bankable type of actor or actors. Robin was my first choice and I got lucky that he responded and that he remained loyal as the financing came and went and so that’s how that happened. And then Erykah didn’t add anything in terms of financing, but I thought was a really interesting choice for that role and then as far as Anton, it’s a hard role. He’s got to be so human and so sensitive and so mature and so immature and so funny and emotionally available. It’s tough role. It’s hard to find a 14-year-old kid that can do that. Anton’s name had been brought up to me a couple of times. He walked in and he was the guy. He was perfect. He was perfect in his audition and he was perfect on set. He’s a phenomenal young man. He’s not just an amazing young actor, but he’s a human being of such integrity and intelligence that he’s an artist. I have so much respect for him as a person. TeenHollywood: What did Tea bring to the role of the mom? David: I think that she underst
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